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Scotsman
04-07-2025
- Health
- Scotsman
A supermarket chain is calling for the return of a beloved icon of the nation's football memories – the half-time orange slice
The call to arms from Lidl GB comes as new research reveals that half of Brits who played sport as children remember the iconic half-time orange as a core memory from childhood football matches. Free weekly newsletter Join our weekly YourWorld newsletter for updates, behind-the-scenes insights from our editors and your chance to shape what's next. Free weekly newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The nostalgia is strongest amongst those aged 55 and over, with 64% remembering the tradition. In contrast, only 29% of 18-24-year-olds recall receiving the juicy snack during half-time. Over the years, this half-time ritual has disappeared and been replaced with alternative snack choices. For parents in GB who have children 18 or under who play matches cereal bars (35%), protein bars (5%) and even chocolate (30%) and crisps (27%) have become popular options for many, while fewer than one in five parents (19%) still choose the humble orange slice for their children's half-time go-to snack. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Registered nutritionist, Dr Hazel Wallace, also known as The Food Medic, believes orange slices are just as effective for giving a half-time boost: 'As a nutritionist and someone who's always been active, I know how important food is for fuelling performance and supporting recovery - ideally from whole foods! 'Oranges have been a classic half-time snack for years (I remember having them during hockey and football matches), and they offer a refreshing combination of fluid, electrolytes, and vitamin C. That makes them great for hydration and supporting immune function with the added bonus of being naturally sweet and easy to digest.' The research revealed why the ritual has fallen off our radars. For many parents it's because they are messy (33%) and too much effort to bring (31%). Yet approximately two thirds of parents (62%) agree it would be a good idea to bring back the orange slice ritual to their kid's football games. Amongst those who agree with this sentiment almost two thirds of parents think it's an affordable and accessible snack (65%) and it's an easy way to get their children eating more fresh fruit and getting one of their 5-a-day (62%). Parents also pointed to it being traditional (47%) and a good way to step back for a short time from the competitive nature of the game (41%). Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Georgina Hall, director of corporate affairs at Lidl says: 'There's something brilliantly nostalgic about the humble orange slice – a half-time memory that's stayed with many of us since childhood. "As the official Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Partner of the UEFA Women's Euro 2025, we're proud to bring the nation together in support of the England and Wales teams. "Whether you're pitch side or watching from home, it's a fun and meaningful way to celebrate the tournament – and a great reminder that fresh fruit remains a simple, feel-good choice for everyday athletes.' As the Official Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Partner of UEFA Women's Euro 2025, Lidl is offering 250 grassroots teams across Great Britain the chance to pick up free oranges to enjoy at half-time throughout the Women's Euros tournament. To enter for a chance to win a voucher to spend in store, members of the public can visit this link before the tournament ends on Sunday, July 27.
Scotsman
03-07-2025
- Health
- Scotsman
A supermarket chain is calling for the return of a beloved icon of the nation's football memories – the half-time orange slice
The call to arms from Lidl GB comes as new research reveals that half of Brits who played sport as children remember the iconic half-time orange as a core memory from childhood football matches. Free weekly newsletter Join our weekly YourWorld newsletter for updates, behind-the-scenes insights from our editors and your chance to shape what's next. Free weekly newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The nostalgia is strongest amongst those aged 55 and over, with 64% remembering the tradition. In contrast, only 29% of 18-24-year-olds recall receiving the juicy snack during half-time. Over the years, this half-time ritual has disappeared and been replaced with alternative snack choices. For parents in GB who have children 18 or under who play matches cereal bars (35%), protein bars (5%) and even chocolate (30%) and crisps (27%) have become popular options for many, while fewer than one in five parents (19%) still choose the humble orange slice for their children's half-time go-to snack. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Registered nutritionist, Dr Hazel Wallace, also known as The Food Medic, believes orange slices are just as effective for giving a half-time boost: 'As a nutritionist and someone who's always been active, I know how important food is for fuelling performance and supporting recovery - ideally from whole foods! 'Oranges have been a classic half-time snack for years (I remember having them during hockey and football matches), and they offer a refreshing combination of fluid, electrolytes, and vitamin C. That makes them great for hydration and supporting immune function with the added bonus of being naturally sweet and easy to digest.' The research revealed why the ritual has fallen off our radars. For many parents it's because they are messy (33%) and too much effort to bring (31%). Yet approximately two thirds of parents (62%) agree it would be a good idea to bring back the orange slice ritual to their kid's football games. Amongst those who agree with this sentiment almost two thirds of parents think it's an affordable and accessible snack (65%) and it's an easy way to get their children eating more fresh fruit and getting one of their 5-a-day (62%). Parents also pointed to it being traditional (47%) and a good way to step back for a short time from the competitive nature of the game (41%). Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Georgina Hall, director of corporate affairs at Lidl says: 'There's something brilliantly nostalgic about the humble orange slice – a half-time memory that's stayed with many of us since childhood. "As the official Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Partner of the UEFA Women's Euro 2025, we're proud to bring the nation together in support of the England and Wales teams. "Whether you're pitch side or watching from home, it's a fun and meaningful way to celebrate the tournament – and a great reminder that fresh fruit remains a simple, feel-good choice for everyday athletes.' As the Official Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Partner of UEFA Women's Euro 2025, Lidl is offering 250 grassroots teams across Great Britain the chance to pick up free oranges to enjoy at half-time throughout the Women's Euros tournament.
North Wales Live
03-07-2025
- Health
- North Wales Live
Supermarket giant calls for return of the half-time orange as Women's Euros gets under way
A supermarket chain is calling for the return of a beloved icon of the nation's football memories – the half-time orange slice. The call to arms from Lidl GB comes as new research reveals that half of Brits who played sport as children remember the iconic half-time orange as a core memory from childhood football matches. The nostalgia is strongest amongst those aged 55 and over, with 64% remembering the tradition. In contrast, only 29% of 18-24-year-olds recall receiving the juicy snack during half-time. Over the years, this half-time ritual has disappeared and been replaced with alternative snack choices. For parents in GB who have children 18 or under who play matches cereal bars (35%), protein bars (5%) and even chocolate (30%) and crisps (27%) have become popular options for many, while fewer than one in five parents (19%) still choose the humble orange slice for their children's half-time go-to snack. Registered nutritionist Dr Hazel Wallace, also known as The Food Medic, believes orange slices are just as effective for giving a half-time boost. She said: 'As a nutritionist and someone who's always been active, I know how important food is for fuelling performance and supporting recovery - ideally from whole foods! "Oranges have been a classic half-time snack for years (I remember having them during hockey and football matches), and they offer a refreshing combination of fluid, electrolytes, and vitamin C. That makes them great for hydration and supporting immune function with the added bonus of being naturally sweet and easy to digest.' The research revealed why the ritual has fallen off our radars. For many parents it's because they are messy (33%) and too much effort to bring (31%). Yet approximately two thirds of parents (62%) agree it would be a good idea to bring back the orange slice ritual to their kid's football games. Amongst those who agree with this sentiment almost two thirds of parents think it's an affordable and accessible snack (65%) and it's an easy way to get their child(ren) eating more fresh fruit and getting one of their 5-a-day (62%). Parents also pointed to it being traditional (47%) and a good way to step back for a short time from the competitive nature of the game (41%). Georgina Hall, Director of Corporate Affairs at Lidl said: 'There's something brilliantly nostalgic about the humble orange slice – a half-time memory that's stayed with many of us since childhood. "As the official Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Partner of the UEFA Women's EURO 2025™, we're proud to bring the nation together in support of the England and Wales teams. Whether you're pitch side or watching from home, it's a fun and meaningful way to celebrate the tournament – and a great reminder that fresh fruit remains a simple, feel-good choice for everyday athletes.' As the Official Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Partner of UEFA Women's EURO 2025™, Lidl is offering 250 grassroots teams across Great Britain the chance to pick up free oranges to enjoy at half-time throughout the Women's Euros tournament. To enter for a chance to win a voucher to spend in store, members of the public can visit this link before the tournament ends on Sunday 27th July.
Wales Online
03-07-2025
- Health
- Wales Online
Supermarket giant calls for return of the half-time orange as Women's Euros gets under way
Supermarket giant calls for return of the half-time orange as Women's Euros gets under way The call to arms from Lidl GB comes as new research reveals that half of Brits who played sport as children remember the iconic half-time orange as a core memory from childhood football matches The call to arms from Lidl GB comes as new research reveals that half of Brits who played sport as children remember the iconic half-time orange as a core memory from childhood football matches. A supermarket chain is calling for the return of a beloved icon of the nation's football memories – the half-time orange slice. The call to arms from Lidl GB comes as new research reveals that half of Brits who played sport as children remember the iconic half-time orange as a core memory from childhood football matches. The nostalgia is strongest amongst those aged 55 and over, with 64% remembering the tradition. In contrast, only 29% of 18-24-year-olds recall receiving the juicy snack during half-time. Over the years, this half-time ritual has disappeared and been replaced with alternative snack choices. For parents in GB who have children 18 or under who play matches cereal bars (35%), protein bars (5%) and even chocolate (30%) and crisps (27%) have become popular options for many, while fewer than one in five parents (19%) still choose the humble orange slice for their children's half-time go-to snack. Registered nutritionist Dr Hazel Wallace, also known as The Food Medic, believes orange slices are just as effective for giving a half-time boost. She said: 'As a nutritionist and someone who's always been active, I know how important food is for fuelling performance and supporting recovery - ideally from whole foods! Article continues below "Oranges have been a classic half-time snack for years (I remember having them during hockey and football matches), and they offer a refreshing combination of fluid, electrolytes, and vitamin C. That makes them great for hydration and supporting immune function with the added bonus of being naturally sweet and easy to digest.' The research revealed why the ritual has fallen off our radars. For many parents it's because they are messy (33%) and too much effort to bring (31%). Yet approximately two thirds of parents (62%) agree it would be a good idea to bring back the orange slice ritual to their kid's football games. Amongst those who agree with this sentiment almost two thirds of parents think it's an affordable and accessible snack (65%) and it's an easy way to get their child(ren) eating more fresh fruit and getting one of their 5-a-day (62%). Parents also pointed to it being traditional (47%) and a good way to step back for a short time from the competitive nature of the game (41%). Georgina Hall, Director of Corporate Affairs at Lidl said: 'There's something brilliantly nostalgic about the humble orange slice – a half-time memory that's stayed with many of us since childhood. "As the official Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Partner of the UEFA Women's EURO 2025™, we're proud to bring the nation together in support of the England and Wales teams. Whether you're pitch side or watching from home, it's a fun and meaningful way to celebrate the tournament – and a great reminder that fresh fruit remains a simple, feel-good choice for everyday athletes.' Article continues below
South Wales Argus
03-07-2025
- Health
- South Wales Argus
Lidl campaigns to bring back orange slices on the eve of Women's EUROs
The call to arms from Lidl GB comes as new research reveals that half of Brits who played sport as children remember the iconic half-time orange as a core memory from childhood football matches. The nostalgia is strongest amongst those aged 55 and over, with 64% remembering the tradition. In contrast, only 29% of 18-24-year-olds recall receiving the juicy snack during half-time. Over the years, this half-time ritual has disappeared and been replaced with alternative snack choices. For parents in GB who have children 18 or under who play matches cereal bars (35%), protein bars (5%) and even chocolate (30%) and crisps (27%) have become popular options for many, while fewer than one in five parents (19%) still choose the humble orange slice for their children's half-time go-to snack. Registered nutritionist, Dr Hazel Wallace, also known as The Food Medic, believes orange slices are just as effective for giving a half-time boost: 'As a nutritionist and someone who's always been active, I know how important food is for fuelling performance and supporting recovery - ideally from whole foods! Oranges have been a classic half-time snack for years (I remember having them during hockey and football matches), and they offer a refreshing combination of fluid, electrolytes, and vitamin C. That makes them great for hydration and supporting immune function with the added bonus of being naturally sweet and easy to digest.' The research revealed why the ritual has fallen off our radars. For many parents it's because they are messy (33%) and too much effort to bring (31%). Yet approximately two thirds of parents (62%) agree it would be a good idea to bring back the orange slice ritual to their kid's football games. Amongst those who agree with this sentiment almost two thirds of parents think it's an affordable and accessible snack (65%) and it's an easy way to get their child(ren) eating more fresh fruit and getting one of their 5-a-day (62%). Parents also pointed to it being traditional (47%) and a good way to step back for a short time from the competitive nature of the game (41%). Georgina Hall, Director of Corporate Affairs at Lidl says, 'There's something brilliantly nostalgic about the humble orange slice – a half-time memory that's stayed with many of us since childhood. As the official Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Partner of the UEFA Women's EURO 2025™, we're proud to bring the nation together in support of the England and Wales teams. Whether you're pitch side or watching from home, it's a fun and meaningful way to celebrate the tournament – and a great reminder that fresh fruit remains a simple, feel-good choice for everyday athletes.' As the Official Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Partner of UEFA Women's EURO 2025™, Lidl is offering 250 grassroots teams across Great Britain the chance to pick up free oranges to enjoy at half-time throughout the Women's Euros tournament. To enter for a chance to win a voucher to spend in store, members of the public can visit this link before the tournament ends on Sunday 27th July.
